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FX05 ZSY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,649 mi
Last recorded128,649 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZSY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 128,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroding

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 123,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has slight corrosion and outer wing n/s, withstood CAT

Pass 23 Sep 2019 117,996 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,655 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake limited reserve travel

Fail 12 Sep 2018 112,655 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake limited reserve travel

Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,209 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 106,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,555 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 98,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst loose (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,145 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 94,145 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,922 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 87,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,057 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,397 miles

both rear brake disc slighty worn

Fail 21 Aug 2012 76,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear brake disc slighty worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,929 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,922 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 37,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,617 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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FX05 ZSY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX05 ZSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX05 ZSY registered?

FX05 ZSY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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